Brandon Township

Douglas County, Minnesota

Brandon Township Meeting, Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Brandon Township Meeting Minutes

January 15, 2013

The January monthly meeting was held on January 15, 2013 at the Brandon Community Center with Mike Cleary, Gene Fynboh, Paul Lauthen, Gaylin Croonquist and Adrian Ledermann present. Diane Smith, outgoing treasurer was also present. The meeting was called to order by Ledermann at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Election of Chair: On motion by Fynboh, seconded by Croonquist, Paul Lauthen was elected chair of the Brandon Township Board. Lauthen proceeded to chair the rest of the meeting.

Clerks Report: The minutes of the December 18, 2012, meeting were addressed. The reading of the minutes were waved and then approved on a motion by Fynboh, seconded by Croonquist, and carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Beginning balance on 12/01/2012 was <$78,954.90>. Interest from Revenue on account at Bremer was $.37. Other income was $106,767.84(State of MN, MV Ag-$1,393.79; Ida Twp-$472.00; Leaf Valley Twp-$236.00; City of Garfield-$572.00; Douglas. Co Aud/Treas-$104,094.05).. Orders issued were $6,809.07 for a total ending balance of $21,004.24. Investments reported included Tar & Road Fund received $8.39 in interest, to now total $197,550.64. On a motion by Fynboh, seconded by Croonquist, and carried, the treasurer’s report was approved.

Public Comment: none

Agenda Approval: The agenda was approved on a motion by Lauthen, seconded by Croonquist, and carried.

Old Business:

a. Road report: Snow removal and sanding with gravel have been done on all roads, due to severe ice problems.

Claims and Wages: Claims and wages requests were presented and viewed by the board. Claims included: City of Brandon-$58.55 for water/sewer; Luckys Propane, Inc-$399.06 for shop propane; The Record-$4.50 for legal notice; West Central MN Petroleum-$1898.79 for diesel; IRS-$418.63 for 4th Qt. 2012; PERA-$164.00 for 4th Qt. 2012; Otter Tail Power-$34.69 for shop electricity; and Gerald Buse-$875.00 for Edgefield upkeep (check reissue due to lost check). On a motion by Lauthen, seconded by Croonquist, and carried, the bills and wages were approved to be paid.